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CNET
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
Get a Free Marvel Rivals Future Foundation Skin and Hawkeye Skin in Season 2.5
Marvel Rivals season 2.5 is moving the Hellfire Gala afterparty to space -- our heroes are heading to the sentient planet Arakko to prevent Ultron's planet-exterminating plans from coming to fruition. Stopping a robot army is going to require a whole new wardrobe's worth of battle gear. Luckily for you, there are many ways to unlock some free skins in the hit hero shooter right now -- including a new seasonal pass that unlocks a free Mister Fantastic skin. This Combat Chest event is the debut of a secondary battle pass system in Marvel Rivals, and it's a fairly standard experience-based reward. Free-to-play gamers will be able to unlock sprays, emotes and other odds and ends but the big ticket item is the Mister Fantastic Future Foundation skin. Outside of the latest event, there are still other ways to earn free skins right now. Whether you're getting used to the new suite of team-up abilities or you're getting in more playtime on the latest addition to the Strategist roster by beaming down enemies with Ultron, season 2.5 has introduced a slate of free skins that you can use to deck out your favorite characters. Here's what you should know about the Combat Chest, the Cerebro Database Part 2 event and the rest of the free skin lineup at the beginning of Marvel Rivals season 2.5. The Combat Chest is a new type of battle pass -- it's a more traditional experience-based progression system. NetEase Games/Screenshot by CNET Get the Mister Fantastic Future Foundation skin during the first ever Combat Chest event A new type of experience-based battle pass launched at the beginning of season 2.5. The Combat Chest is a smaller, half-season battle pass that rewards consistent playtime over challenge completion. The free track contains one costume, while the premium Combat Chest (which costs 690 Lattice, or roughly $7) has two additional costume rewards. It contains 24 reward tiers and each reward tier requires 1,800 experience points to unlock. Players can earn a maximum of 7,200 experience points every day so it's theoretically possible to earn every Combat Chest reward in six days. The free Mister Fantastic Future Foundation skin is on tier 18 of the Combat Chest so it will take the most enterprising players four days to unlock the new addition to the body-bending hero's wardrobe. Premium skin rewards include Storm Ultimate Wind-Rider on tier 6 and Magneto Binary Sword on tier 24 of the Combat Chest. The first version of this shortened alternate battle pass will disappear July 11 at the end of season 2 but any players who purchase the premium version can continue unlocking any remaining tiers after that date. If you want to complete the Future Foundation skin collection, you'll have to hold your horses -- and get ready to shell out some cash. The Invisible Woman Future Foundation and Thing Future Foundation skins are included in an in-store bundle that will be released on June 13, and while we don't yet know how much they'll cost, you can expect to spend several thousand units on them. A Spider-Man Future Foundation skin is likely to appear sooner than later, but has not yet been officially revealed. Hawkeye is infected by Ultron's biomechanical virus in the new Binary Arrow skin. NetEase Games/Screenshot by CNET Get the Hawkeye Binary Arrow skin free in the Cerebro Database Part 2 event The Cerebro Database event is live now. It began with the launch of the season 2.5 patch on May 30 and ends on June 27. While this event is fairly easy, the presentation might confuse some players. As with any Marvel Rivals event, you'll need to complete challenges to earn rewards. In this event, though, each featured character (Iron Man, Black Widow, Magneto and Ultron) has nine unique challenges arranged in a 3x3 board. The new Cerebro Database event plays out just like the previous one -- including the annoying time-gated challenges. NetEase Games/Screenshot by CNET You don't need to complete all 36 challenges to receive all of the event rewards. Instead, you need to complete enough challenges to make three separate horizontal, vertical or diagonal lines on all four boards to finish the event. Basically, you're playing tic-tac-toe to quickly make three lines on all of the boards to earn your rewards as efficiently as possible. Like most Marvel Rivals events, several characters' boards are time-gated, which means that the most enterprising players have only been able to unlock the Hawkeye Binary Arrow skin starting on June 11. If you aren't gunning to complete all four sets of challenges, you can still earn Chrono Tokens, units, sprays and gallery pages. How can I get free skins during Marvel Rivals season 2.5? Players who link their Twitch account to their Marvel Rivals account right now can nab a free Emma Frost skin. But if you only care about rewards you can earn in-game, a different Emma Frost skin and an Ultron skin are available by progressing through the competitive ladder and new Iron Fist and Magik looks are available free on the season 2 battle pass. The immortal Iron Fist goes toe-to-toe with Doctor Strange in his new free battle pass skin. NetEase Games/Screenshot by CNET What Marvel Rivals skins are available free right now? There are currently 11 free skins available. Here's how you get them: Hawkeye Binary Arrow: Complete the Cerebro Database Part 2 event challenges on all four characters by June 27 to unlock this skin. Complete the Cerebro Database Part 2 event challenges on all four characters by June 27 to unlock this skin. Mister Fantastic Future Foundation: Complete 18 tiers of the current Combat Chest battle pass by July 11 to unlock this skin. Complete 18 tiers of the current Combat Chest battle pass by July 11 to unlock this skin. Emma Frost Will of Galacta: To claim this skin, you'll need to link a Twitch account to your Marvel Rivals account and then watch four hours of livestreams from streamers participating in the drop campaign. If you're unsure about which channels are partnered with Marvel Rivals, look for the mention of "Drops" in the stream title. This skin is only available until Friday, June 27. To claim this skin, you'll need to link a Twitch account to your Marvel Rivals account and then watch four hours of livestreams from streamers participating in the drop campaign. If you're unsure about which channels are partnered with Marvel Rivals, look for the mention of "Drops" in the stream title. This skin is only available until Friday, June 27. Emma Frost Golden Diamond: Reach Gold rank or higher in competitive mode in season 2. You must play at least 10 competitive matches to be eligible to receive the skin. Reach Gold rank or higher in competitive mode in season 2. You must play at least 10 competitive matches to be eligible to receive the skin. Ultron Golden Ultron: Reach Gold rank or higher in competitive mode in season 2.5. You must play at least 10 competitive matches to be eligible to receive the skin. Reach Gold rank or higher in competitive mode in season 2.5. You must play at least 10 competitive matches to be eligible to receive the skin. Magik Retro X-Uniform: Reach page 3 in the season 2 battle pass by July 11. Reach page 3 in the season 2 battle pass by July 11. Iron Fist Immortal Weapon of Agamotto: Reach page 9 in the season 2 battle pass by July 11. Four of the currently available free skins are not time-gated although they are locked behind achievements or platform exclusivity. Here are the Marvel Rivals skins you can unlock at any time: Spider-Man Scarlet Spider: This skin is available to PS Plus subscribers who play the game on the PS5. It can be found on the PSN Store under Marvel Rivals DLC. This skin is available to PS Plus subscribers who play the game on the PS5. It can be found on the PSN Store under Marvel Rivals DLC. Peni Parker Ven#m: Like the Scarlet Spider skin, this Ven#m skin is available for PS Plus subscribers and can be found in the PSN Store. This skin is also available in the Marvel Rivals in-game store, where it can be purchased with units. Like the Scarlet Spider skin, this Ven#m skin is available for PS Plus subscribers and can be found in the PSN Store. This skin is also available in the Marvel Rivals in-game store, where it can be purchased with units. Storm Ivory Breeze: Earn 200 Achievement Points in the Heroic Journey achievement section. Earn 200 Achievement Points in the Heroic Journey achievement section. Star-Lord Jovial Star: Earn 400 Achievement Points in the Heroic Journey achievement section. A classic X-Man look for Magik is available free on the Season 2 battle pass. NetEase Games/Screenshot by CNET How can I get more free Marvel Rivals skins? There are many ways to get skins in Marvel Rivals. Sometimes the developer issues special codes to unlock them while others require completing challenges. There are also some made available by watching streams on Twitch and many skins are "free" for progressing through the Marvel Rivals Battle Pass, which costs 990 Lattice, or about $10. You can also earn skins through regularly playing the game, as a free skin is frequently awarded with the completion of seasonal events. Players who reach gold rank or higher in competition also receive a free skin as a reward for their performance. Live events like Cerebro Database include free skins as a completion reward. What free skins used to be available in Marvel Rivals? Twitch drops, battle passes and promo codes get cycled in and out of rotation, allowing Marvel Rivals players to earn different free skins from engaging with the game during different events. Here are all of the previously available free skins, what season they were introduced in and how they were obtainable. Season 0 free skins Iron Man Armor Model 42: This skin was unlocked through opening the Bundle Code main menu option and inputting the promo code nwarh4k3xqy. The skin rotated out of availability on March 5, 2025. This skin was unlocked through opening the Bundle Code main menu option and inputting the promo code The skin rotated out of availability on March 5, 2025. Scarlet Witch White Witch: This skin was an exclusive reward for Closed Alpha players, rewarded upon logging in for the first time in season 0. This skin was an exclusive reward for Closed Alpha players, rewarded upon logging in for the first time in season 0. Venom Cyan Clash: This skin was an exclusive reward for Closed Beta players, rewarded upon logging in for the first time in season 0. This skin was an exclusive reward for Closed Beta players, rewarded upon logging in for the first time in season 0. Magneto Will of Galacta: This skin was unlocked as a Twitch drop during season 0. The skin rotated out of availability on Dec. 31, 2024. This skin was unlocked as a Twitch drop during season 0. The skin rotated out of availability on Dec. 31, 2024. Moon Knight Golden Moonlight: This skin was available as a competitive reward for any players who reached Gold or higher in Competitive mode in season 0. This skin was available as a competitive reward for any players who reached Gold or higher in Competitive mode in season 0. Jeff the Shark Cuddly Fuzzlefin: This skin was a reward for the season 0 Winter Celebration event. This skin was a reward for the season 0 Winter Celebration event. Hela Empress of the Cosmos: This skin was a free reward from the season 0 battle pass. The season 0 battle pass was briefly available for purchase again during season 2, temporarily reintroducing this skin to the game. Season 1 free skins Hela Will of Galacta: This skin was unlocked as a Twitch drop during season 1. The skin rotated out of availability on Jan. 25, 2025. This skin was unlocked as a Twitch drop during season 1. The skin rotated out of availability on Jan. 25, 2025. Adam Warlock Will of Galacta: This skin was unlocked as a Twitch drop during season 1. The skin rotated out of availability on April 4, 2025. This skin was unlocked as a Twitch drop during season 1. The skin rotated out of availability on April 4, 2025. Winter Soldier Revolution: Available via a promo code sent to moviegoers who saw Captain America: Brave New World in participating Regal theaters during opening weekend. Also available to buy in the in-game shop. Available via a promo code sent to moviegoers who saw Captain America: Brave New World in participating Regal theaters during opening weekend. Also available to buy in the in-game shop. Invisible Woman Blood Shield: This skin was available as a competitive reward for any players who reached Gold or higher in Competitive mode in season 1. This skin was available as a competitive reward for any players who reached Gold or higher in Competitive mode in season 1. Human Torch Blood Blaze: This skin was available as a competitive reward for any players who reached Gold or higher in Competitive mode in season 1.5. This skin was available as a competitive reward for any players who reached Gold or higher in Competitive mode in season 1.5. Thor Reborn From Ragnarok: This skin was a reward for the season 1 Midnight Features Part 1 event. This skin was a reward for the season 1 Midnight Features Part 1 event. Groot Carved Traveler: This skin was a reward for the season 1 Midnight Features Part 2 event. This skin was a reward for the season 1 Midnight Features Part 2 event. Black Widow Mrs. Barnes: This skin was a reward for the season 1 Galacta's Cosmic Adventure event. It can be bought now in the in-game shop. This skin was a reward for the season 1 Galacta's Cosmic Adventure event. It can be bought now in the in-game shop. Peni Parker Blue Tarantula: This skin was a free reward from the season 1 battle pass. This skin was a free reward from the season 1 battle pass. Scarlet Witch Emporium Matron: This skin was a free reward from the season 1 battle pass. Season 2 free skins
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
All free skins in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 and how to get them
Image via NetEase Games. Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 is here so does a lot of new contents. Along with Ultron as playable characters, fans are getting a lot of new skins with this mid-season update. But the fun fact is that many of these skins are not going to cost a single penny of yours. Besides skins, this update is bringing balance changes, new features like Combat Chest, Competitive Rewards, and many more. Now it really seems that the wait for this mid-season refresh since the beginning of Season 2 was really worth it. Marvel Rivals Season 2.5: All free skins and how to EVERY Free Skin Available in Season 2.5! (Marvel Rivals) From Competitive Rewards to various events, Marvel Rivals is going to feature 5 new skins in season 2.5. Here, take a look at all the skins at one place. Skin How to get Emma Frost - Golden Diamond Competitive Reward Ultron - Golden Competitive Reward Emma Frost - Galacta's Will Twitch Drops Mister Fantastic - Future Foundation Combat Chest Hawkeye - Binary Arrow Cerebo Database 2 Emma Frost - Golden Diamond This skin was already featured as a Competitive Reward in Season 2. Those who have already achieved or will achieve the Gold 3 rank, will get this skin at the end of Season 2.5 as there is no rank reset in case of mid-season refreshes. Ultron - Golden This skin is a Competitive Reward for Season 2.5 and can be redeemed upon reaching Gold 3. If you have already reached this rank even before the start of Season 2.5, all you need to do is to play 10 Competitive matches to get this skin. This skin will be added into your account once Season 3 begins. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 이걸 발견한 후로 다른 모든 게임을 하지 않게 됐어요! 레이드 섀도우 레전드 Undo Emma Frost - Galacta's Will Here's another skin of Emma Frost, but this it's through the Twitch Drops of Season 2.5. This skin comes with the Galacta's Will bundle, which can be redeemed for free just by watching Marvel Rivals streams on Twitch with drops enabled. Once players complete this criteria, they just need to head to the Twitch profile drops page to redeem it. Mister Fantastic - Future Foundation Combat Chest is the newest addition in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5. This is actually a reward system, which is a lot similar to the Battle Pass. Hence, the Future Foundation skin of Mister Fantastic is a reward from the Combat Chest, which can be claimed by simply playing different matches in the game. Hawkeye - Binary Arrow This skin can be redeemed by completing the Cerebo Database 2 event. Just like Cerebo Database 1 in Season 2, players will need to complete some missions. Upon completing all the missions, players will get the Binary Arrow skin of Hawkeye. Also, there are other rewards as like emotes, sprays, and many more on the course of completing all the missions. Read More: All competitive rank rewards in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The entire Thor and Jeff controversy in Marvel Rivals explained
Image via NetEase Games. Season 2.5 in Marvel Rivals is a matter of time now. With brand new content like Combat Chest and addition of Ultron, the game has also planned a lot of balance changes as well. Many of the characters are getting their respective buffs and nerfs, but it seems fans couldn't stand the upcoming changes of Thor and Jeff the Land Shark. For any multiplayer PvP shooter, striking a proper balance between the characters and their abilities has always been the main challenge for the developers. However, in order to maintain that, sometimes some characters become OP, and sometimes some characters face harsh destiny. In similar fashion, fans are hugely disappointed with the upcoming changes on those two characters. Marvel Rivals: The Thor and Jeff Controversy Since NetEase Games revealed the patch notes of Season 2.5 , fans became utterly disgusted with the changes made on Thor and Jeff the Land Shark. Characters like Captain America, Emma Frost, and many more are getting nerfs. But those never stirred controversy the way the former two characters did. However, NetEase has addressed the issue via Twitter and after seeing this explanation, it can be clearly understood that the upcoming changes on Thor and Jeff can't be marked simply as buffs or nerfs. And that is where the main problem arised. Fans can't even understand if it will go positively for those two characters, as far as the upcoming changes are concerned. That is why they are concerned about the future of these two characters. The fans even went on to post a petition on for Marvel Rivals to scrap the upcoming changes. So, what are the upcoming changes to these two characters which have sparked so much debate? For Thor, the Hammer Throw ability has now got a 6-second cooldown and the damage has also been decreased. Not only that, his survivability, which is Thor's biggest vulnerability, is also decreased as well. In the case of Jeff the Land Shark, its primary ability Joyful Splash will now damage enemies but his allies will now get less healing. Also, its Healing Bubble charges have been decreased from 6 to 3. As NetEase has leaned towards making Jeff a supportive healer, its groundbreaking ultimate ability, It's Jeff, will only close 450 energy instead of 4000, in turn granting bonus health for its allies. These are the changes fans are mostly worried about. NetEase has tagged these changes as reworks , but fans fear these 'reworks' will decrease the pick rate of these character even more, and they might be stacked under other overpowered games forever. Read More: Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 Leak, New Skins, New Character and More Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What is the Combat Chest in Marvel Rivals and how to get it?
Image via NetEase Games. There's been a flurry of new content in Marvel Rivals right now. First, It was the Chrono Shield Cards. Now, NetEase Games has unveiled yet another brand new aspect in the game, which is the Combat Chest. This new in-game component is going to be similar to the Battle Pass. With Season 2.5 planned to be released on May 30, 2025, a lot of things are lined-up to be revealed via this mid-season refresh update. The main highlight of this update has to be the arrival of Ultron in the game as a playable character. This upcoming character is also getting a new outfit as well, along with Groot. Besides, a lot of characters are getting their respective buffs and nerfs. Combat Chest in Marvel - What is it and how to get it? The Combat Chest is a new reward system in Marvel Rivals which works almost exactly like the Battle Pass in the game. However, there is a significant difference. Unlike the standard Battle Pass which progresses by spending Chrono Tokens, the Combat Chest progresses by playing matches. Another interesting quality of this new rewards system is that it doesn't expire at all and players can continue digging rewards from it without any time restraints. Now the question is, how to get it? If you don't want to spend your money on the game besides the Battle Pass, then you can sit relaxed as the Combat Chest will still reward you, without spending a single penny. However, that's the free version of the Combat Chest, and the rewards will also be low-tiered, like the Emma Frost Make It Rain Emote. But if you purchase the Premium version of the Combat Chest by spending 690 Lattice, which costs around $7, then you can treat yourself with some Advanced rewards like the Storm Kingdom Savior MVP. Players need to keep in mind that the Combat Chest will be available until July 11, 2025. But if players activate the Combat Chest before that, then it will stay forever in their accounts and there will be no time limit to claim rewards through it. Players can progress through the Combat Chest even after it gets unavailable, but it needs to be purchased and activated before that. The Combat Chest in Marvel Rivals is going to be released on May 30, 2025 at 9 AM UTC on all platforms, along with the release of the Season 2.5 . Read More: All new hero team-ups in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
